Job Title: Adaptive PE/Special Olympics Coach Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Special Services Executive Director Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale
Dept./School: Assigned Campus Days: 187
Supervises: Not Applicable
Primary Purpose:
Work collaboratively with campus and district staff to provide physical education consultation, support and evaluation services to eligible special education students in a classroom setting. Provide direct instructional, consulting, and monitoring services to students in the lease restrictive environment ranging from a segregated, one-on-one and small group to inclusion. Provide instruction designed to help them fulfill their full potential for intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth with appropriate learning activities. Provide experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth. Empower students to develop competencies and skills that lead to student achievement and progress. Preparing students for local, state or provincial, national, and regional competition(s) by providing athletes with comprehensive sports training.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned
- PE Certification (preferred)
- Sped Certification (preferred
Special Knowledge Skills:
- Knowledge of subjects assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Special Education Law
- Knowledge/Experience working with students with disabilities
- Knowledge of TTESS Appraisal System
Experience:
Student teaching or approved internship, preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Develop & monitor progress of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations/modifications for differences in learning styles of students
- Attend and prepare all required documentation for ARD meetings
- Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with General Education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education according to guidelines established in IEP
- Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s)
- Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the school
- Be a positive role model for students.
- Support the mission of the school district
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials relevant to the position
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, teachers, principals, and other staff members
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members
- Maintain Confidentiality
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings, Professional Learning Communities (PLC's), and serve on staff committees as required
- Receive Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification and renew annually
- Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
Special Olympics Responsibilities:
- Select, assess, and train Special Olympics Athletes
o Recruit athletes and properly complete and submit all required medical registration materials by established deadlines
o Assess each athlete to determine the level of individual skills, team skills, or both for training and competition in selected sports
o Develop individualized training program for each athlete. The program shall include instruction in fundamental skills, conditioning, competition, and rules. The training program should be a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks.
- Know, understand, and abide by the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules
- Know and understand the sport being coached
- Travel to various campuses within the district and out of town for Special Olympics events
- Work extended school days for Special Olympics
- Provide proper planning for each step of training and competition
- Provide and maintain a safe and secure physical environment
- Use acceptable and safe equipment
- Ensure appropriate sport skills, instruction, and safe competition.
- Match athletes according to strength, size, and ability
- Continually assess each athlete for participation in appropriate activities within, not beyond, that athlete's abilities and capabilities
- Inform athletes of inherent risks associated with a specific sport
- Ensure acceptable supervision and maintain a 1:4 volunteer-to-athlete ratio
- Establish an emergency action plan that includes procedures for emergency medical support, postponements or cancelations, crisis communication, and incident and accident reporting
- Provide accurate medical support at all times
- Maintain accurate records
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s)
Serve as mentor to student teachers
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer, phone systems, video/instructional equipment, and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside from school, home, or location other than school building, may work outside; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
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